By Chris Barrow on 22 August 2011
Those of you who faithfully follow my social media and other broadcast updates will recall that I’ve been very excited in recent weeks about the new retail dental business I’m involved with. To clarify, I’m still “CoachBarrow” and still working with independent clients (plenty of them as well – thank you) and we are [...]
Posted in building a business, Clinical excellence, Customer Relationship Management, strategy and vision | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, Chris Barrow, Dental Coaching |
By Chris Barrow on 21 August 2011
Watch my walk right now with @RunKeeper Live http://t.co/H8DXFQs #RKLive #RunKeeper # Just completed a 11.38 mi walk – Good prep on a lovely day. Just have to figure out the way home. http://t.co/H8DXFQs #RunKeeper # First time at The Sheds sister restaurant (@ The Shack) http://t.co/hnehRU0 # Second night I've had Samphire with my [...]
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By Chris Barrow on 18 August 2011
Vacancy Dual site practice manager: Huddersfield and Tickhill Job Objectives: Ensure that the Credo [Practice policy] is followed by all dental team members at all times To meet productivity and profitability targets of the practice. Ensure the smooth running of all practices within specified area. Ensure that the practice is a pleasing place to visit [...]
Posted in building a business, Team building | Tagged classified, industry adverts, job vacancies, practice manager |
By Chris Barrow on 17 August 2011
I’ve been invited to return in 2012 as the Chairman of the business track at The Dentistry Show. Last year’s programme will be a hard act to follow – those attending will remember that the room was packed for all of the presentations – at some we had to turn people away! The purpose of [...]
Posted in Leadership, Speaking, strategy and vision | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, Chris Barrow, Dental Business Club, industry adverts, inspiration |
By Chris Barrow on 16 August 2011
Dear Colleague The BACD is running its inaugural golf event on the 21st of October and going to be a great day and evening! This event is open to BACD members and non-members and please forward payments to Suzy Rowlands at the BACD. 2011 Inaugural BACD Golf Event Enjoy a day of golf at the [...]
Posted in Clinical excellence | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry, dental training, industry adverts, inspiration, networking |
By Chris Barrow on 15 August 2011
Approached recently on behalf of a group of independent dentists who are joining together to explore ideas to generate new patients. They are mainly middle of the road practitioners who want to strengthen their family dental market in the face of recession, competition and falling numbers. After my name was mentioned the feedback was: [...]
Posted in building a business, Coaching | Tagged business development, Chris Barrow, Dental Coaching, dental financial planning, strategic planning |
By Chris Barrow on 14 August 2011
I'm at DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg (12 rue Jean Engling, Luxembourg) http://4sq.com/qW10RY # Just had a sneaky whiskey in the hotel bar and realised that guests around me were smoking – could Luxembourg be a new holiday destination? # Practice visit in Luxembourg and then back to London for a working dinner # Really cool [...]
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By Chris Barrow on 12 August 2011
After 41 years in work this year, 31 years in consultancy and 15 years full-time working with dentists, I can confirm that there is absolutely NOTHING in business that is more miserable and energy draining than “not being able to pay the bills”. An economic upturn can often act as a cloaking device for financial [...]
Posted in building a business, Clinical excellence, Dental Business Club | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, Dental Coaching, dental financial planning, strategic planning |
By Chris Barrow on 10 August 2011
A client of mine will soon be working with a Clinical Denture Technician and is unsure as to the best way to go regarding remuneration. Can anyone suggest a formula or figure that works well for them?
Posted in building a business, Dental Business Club, operational controls | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, Chris Barrow, Dental Business Club, dental financial planning, remuneration, team |
By Chris Barrow on 8 August 2011
We are actively recruiting potential mentors/training practices now for new graduates to start in August 2012 and hope to have a firm list by late November that final year students can start applying to. The scheme gives them full NHS equivalence. You, should you choose to become a mentor, would keep 100% of all the [...]
Posted in Dental Business Club, Dentistry | Tagged 21st Century Dentistry, business development, Dental Coaching, dental training, personal growth, private dentistry, young dentist |